La Condesa
Jesse Herman's Austin flagship restaurant underwent a series of changes in the fall of 2013 but still emerged from a chef shuffle and kitchen fire in fine form. Be sure to try off-menu specials, where chef Rick Lopez and his staff really shine, and don't miss the house craft cocktail menu made with such carefully prepared ingredients as grilled pineapple juice. – Virginia B. Wood
400-A W. Second
512/499-0300
lacondesa.com/austin
